82.95
2013 Acura RDX
TCS
80.98
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TCS Converted Score
70.91
Consumer Guide
“The RDX is redesigned for 2013, and one of the biggest changes is that the turbo four is replaced by a 3.5-liter V6. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions remain available, and in typical Acura fashion, there are only two trim levels and no factory options. In addition to all the expected safety features, the RDX adds a standard rearview camera and available AcuraLink assistance system.”
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TCS Converted Score
N/A
Edmunds.com
“Though the newer RDX loses some sporty flavor in terms of ultimate cornering prowess, it gains significantly more in the way of ride refinement, cabin ambience and luxury features. The new styling strikes us as an improvement over its more generic predecessor, with a cleaner grille and a more sculpted body that's highlighted by a slightly tapered greenhouse. Our previous gripe that the RDX lacked a few key luxury features has been largely addressed, as keyless ignition/entry and a power liftgate, for example, are now available.”
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TCS Converted Score
N/A
MSN Autos
“The 2013 Acura RDX is redesigned, with sleeker, more aerodynamic exterior styling; a longer wheelbase and wider track for increased passenger and cargo room; and a new interior featuring sweeping shapes, matte surface trim and a generous use of leather, noise insulation materials and numerous high-tech features such as Active Noise Control, a power liftgate, keyless entry/ignition and a three-view rear camera.”
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TCS Converted Score
74.00
The Car Connection
“All-new for 2013, the Acura RDX takes what was good about the previous model--its just-right size, nimble handling, and attractive design--and makes them better, while working on the rough spots. Those rough spots included a slightly too-rough ride, laggy power delivery paired with a balky transmission, and somewhat lackluster gas mileage. They're mostly smoothed over in the 2013 RDX.”
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TCS Converted Score
81.00
US News/World Report
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TCS Converted Score
79.00
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TCS Converted Score
N/A
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Safety Administration Scoring:
TCS Converted Score
N/A
National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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TCS Converted Score
100.00
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
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Fuel Economy Factor:
Fuel Economy Factor
1
The Fuel Economy Factor influence to the Total Car Score is determined by first calculating a vehicle's average fuel economy number. This number is derived from the average miles-per-gallon figure a vehicle receives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) across all available drivetrains (engines, transmissions and driven wheels). The number is then compared to the average fuel economy number for the entire segment in which a vehicle competes. The difference between a vehicle's fuel economy average number and the segment's fuel economy average number is what decides whether the fuel economy factor pulls a vehicle's Total Car Score up or down, and by how much.
For instance, if a car's average fuel economy is 21 mpg and the entire segment's fuel economy average is 19 mpg that vehicle gets 2 points added to its Total Car Score.
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How is the Total Car Score Calculated?
A vehicle’s Total Car Score is derived from 3rd party quantitative ratings. There are currently nine sources utilized for these 3rd party ratings. There is also a 10th factor, derived from a vehicle’s fuel economy rating that influences a vehicle’s Total Car Score.
Although each of these nine sources uses a unique ratings system (i.e. numbers vs. bubbles vs. stars, etc.), we convert those systems into a simple percentage score with equal weighting for each of the nine sources.
Although each of these nine sources uses a unique ratings system (i.e. numbers vs. bubbles vs. stars, etc.), we convert those systems into a simple percentage score with equal weighting for each of the nine sources.
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